BMW Control Arm Replacements & Upgrades for BMW 3 Series E90 (2006-2011)

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Control arms, and their integrated ball joints, are some of the most crucial components on a BMW suspension. The control arms literally control the wheel and suspension as they go through their range of motions. They do more than just keep the alignment in a constant spec - they are a vital locating component for the suspension itself. A faulty or worn control arm or ball joint is a very dangerous and potentially life-threatening problem so make sure they are inspected and replaced at regular intervals.

Most control arms for BMWs consist of an inner and outer ball joint made of plastic, rubber, Delrin, or metal and covered in grease with a rubber boot to seal it from the outside. The ball joint rotates and spins as the control arm goes through its movements and that will wear the ball joint and make it loose. The grease inside the housing can also get used up, evaporate, or become contaminated from moisture and foreign particles. As the ball joint becomes worn it can result in excess movement within the housing. Your steering and handling will become less precise and there is usually a light clunking or clicking sound. In rare and extreme cases the ball joint can separate from the control arm completely, leading to a total loss of suspension and steering control. You should have the ball joint play checked annually and replace them every 3-4 years. Most track organizations will not allow a car if they are older than three years.

Control arms also take abuse from impacts and handling forces. Aluminum control arms will generally bend and prevent an accurate alignment. Steel control arms will crack and fracture and require close inspection annually and replacement every 3-4 years.

We sell OE BMW, OEM, and performance upgrade control arms from proven manufacturers. The control arm is so important to a BMW suspension that we insist on only top quality brands and designs and will never sell a control arm based on price alone. We also have upgrade packages with superior designs and better bushing options and we have bundled these together with valuable package savings.

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Genuine BMW - Corporate Logo
T#:341093
Part#: E9XM3310801
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BMW E82 E9X M3/1M Front Control Arm Upgrade Kit is the perfect performance upgrade for enhancing your BMW's handling without sacrificing ride quality. This upgrade kit features significantly sturdier control arms with stiffer bushings and ball joints, providing a major improvement over your factory components. Ideal for replacing worn-out stock arms, this kit offers increased precision in handling, a sportier ride, and approximately 0.75 degrees of added negative camber to the front, improving cornering capabilities.

Included in this kit are all four M3-specific lower control arms, as well as an M3 headlight leveling rod for proper installation. It's an essential upgrade for drivers looking to boost their BMW's performance while maintaining roadworthiness.

  • Stronger control arms for enhanced durability
  • Stiffer bushings and ball joints for improved handling
  • Adds approximately 0.75 degrees of negative camber for better cornering
  • Provides a sportier, more precise ride without compromising comfort
  • Includes M3 headlight leveling rod and all four M3-specific lower control arms
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T#:375112
Part#: 31126770850KT
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BMW E90 E92 E93 Front Suspension Refresh Kit - Level 1 is designed to address common front suspension issues for the BMW 3 Series, providing a smoother, more controlled ride. This comprehensive kit replaces key components that are prone to wear, such as hydraulic bushings, front end links, and sway bar bushings, enhancing steering feedback and reducing clunking sounds from the front end.

  • Complete suspension refresh for improved ride quality and handling
  • New front control arms with pre-pressed bushings for durability
  • Includes front end links and sway bar bushings to minimize noise and enhance stability
  • Comes with bushing brackets, making installation more straightforward
  • Can be installed in approximately half a day by a competent enthusiast

Upgrade your BMW's performance and enjoy a smoother drive with the BMW E90 E92 E93 Front Suspension Refresh Kit - Level 1.

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T#:12082
Part#: 33326782238
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$ 224.99

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Replacement stock guide rod for the E82 1-series, E9X 3-series, and E84 X1. The guide rod helps to locate the rear suspension to the subframe and controls changes in the alignment as the suspension moves. As the rubber bushings wear, the alignment can change drastically, leading to a loose or floating handling feel. This is the stock replacement for the Right/Passenger's side.

This item fits the following BMWs:
2008-2012 E82 BMW 128i 135i
2006-2011 E90 BMW 325i 325xi 328i 328xi 328i xDrive 330i 330xi 335d 335i 335xi 335i xDrive - Sedan
2006-2012 E91 BMW 325xi 328i 328xi 328i xDrive - Wagon
2007-2013 E92 BMW 328i 328xi 328i xDrive 335i 335is 335xi 335i xDrive - Coupe
2007-2013 E93 BMW 328i 335i - Convertible
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T#:376433
Part#: PFR5-413X2
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Control arm bushings play a key role in connecting the wheels to the chassis of the vehicle. Tasked with keeping suspension geometry in check while absorbing noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) factory rubber bushings were engineered to provide a balance of comfort and control.

Engineered to perform, Powerflex performance polyurethane control arm bushings offer a supreme level of control, while still providing enough comfort for the street, with advanced polyurethane that reduces NVH that often accompanies lesser bushings. Expect improved steering feel, turn in, more responsive handling and overall improved chassis composure with Powerflex performance polyurethane control arm bushings.

Powerflex is the number one selling suspension bushing manufacturer in Europe. Their experience with polyurethane bushing material and state-of-the art manufacturing techniques allows them to produce premium performance bushings, made to exact-fit standards. Powerflex performance polyurethane bushings are built to last longer than OEM rubber bushings, while improving performance and allowing for a more engaging driving experience.

Use of Powerflex Copper Grease PCG1 is recommended for ease of installation. Periodic reapplication is recommended to extend squeak-free service life of bushings.

Powerflex street bushings are ideal for street driven vehicles and those that see occasional autocross or track time. Need bushings for a dedicated track car? Powerflex Black Series bushings are the ultimate in track and race bushings. Featuring 95A durometer polyurethane, Black Series bushings are 25% stiffer than street bushings.

Powerflex is proud to offer a lifetime warranty to the original purchaser on all products.

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Rear Trailing Arm Bushing - Inner + Outer - Group N Race Rubber - E82...
Used in the inner and outer positions of the rear trailing arm
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T#:12074
Part#: E9X-GPN-TR-ARM
Ships on Oct 28, 2026
$ 279.96 USD
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These BMW Motorsport Group N Bushings replace all of the bushings on the factory trailing arm (impact arm - the one with all of the holes). These inner and outer bushings feature a heavy duty rubber that is stiffer than stock. The stiffer bushing reduces deflection and twist in the arm, leading to more stable handling and faster response in the suspension. These bushings are great for track use and legal for some racing classes yet can also be used on a street driven car where extra ride harshness can be tolerated.

Sold as a set of 4 - two bushings for each trailing arm.

This item fits the following BMWs:
2008-2012 E82 BMW 128i 135i
2006-2011 E90 BMW 325i 325xi 328i 328xi 328i xDrive 330i 330xi 335d 335i 335xi 335i xDrive - Sedan
2006-2012 E91 BMW 325xi 328i 328xi 328i xDrive - Wagon
2007-2013 E92 BMW 328i 328xi 328i xDrive 335i 335is 335xi 335i xDrive - Coupe
2007-2013 E93 BMW 328i 335i - Convertible
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T#:3093
Part#: E9X-GPN-FOLB
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These are BMW Motorsport Group N Rear Outer bushings for the Guide Rod and Upper Link (Wishbone). This is a heavy-duty rubber that is stiffer than stock to resist deflection and twist in the arm. You'll have more stable handling and faster response in the suspension. These bushings are great for track use and legal for some racing classes yet can also be used on a street driven car where extra ride harshness can be tolerated.

Sold as a set of 4 -
2 Upper Link Outer Bushings,
2 Guide Rod Outer Bushings

This item fits the following BMWs:
2008-2012 E82 BMW 128i 135i
2006-2011 E90 BMW 325i 325xi 328i 328xi 328i xDrive 330i 330xi 335d 335i 335xi 335i xDrive - Sedan
2006-2012 E91 BMW 325xi 328i 328xi 328i xDrive - Wagon
2007-2013 E92 BMW 328i 328xi 328i xDrive 335i 335is 335xi 335i xDrive - Coupe
2007-2013 E93 BMW 328i 335i - Convertible
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T#:364018
Part#: 31128300875KT
Ships on Oct 28, 2026
$ 199.99 USD
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Genuine BMW Motorsport Front Lower Control Arm Bushing features a heavy duty rubber bushing that is stiffer than any of the stock bushings to improve handling. These bushings are great for track use - and Grand Am Cup legal! - yet can also be used on a street driven car - please note these will not be as compliant as the stock rubber bushings. Sold as a pair.

This item fits the following BMWs:
2008-2012  E82 BMW  128i 135i
2006-2011  E90 BMW  325i 328i 330i 335d 335i - Sedan
2006-2011  E91 BMW  328i - Wagon
2007-2012  E92 BMW  328i 335i 335is - Coupe
2007-2012  E93 BMW  328i 335i - Convertible
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T#:12075
Part#: E9X-GPN-TOE
Ships on Oct 28, 2026
$ 279.99 USD
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These BMW Motorsport Group N Bushings replace all of the bushings on the factory toe control arm (also known as the track strut). These inner and outer bushings feature a heavy duty rubber that is stiffer than stock. The stiffer bushing reduces deflection and twist in the arm, leading to more stable handling and faster response in the suspension. These bushings are great for track use and legal for some racing classes yet can also be used on a street driven car where extra ride harshness can be tolerated.

Sold as a set of 4 - two bushings for each toe arm.

This item fits the following BMWs:
2008-2012 E82 BMW 128i 135i
2006-2011 E90 BMW 325i 325xi 328i 328xi 328i xDrive 330i 330xi 335d 335i 335xi 335i xDrive - Sedan
2006-2012 E91 BMW 325xi 328i 328xi 328i xDrive - Wagon
2007-2013 E92 BMW 328i 328xi 328i xDrive 335i 335is 335xi 335i xDrive - Coupe
2007-2013 E93 BMW 328i 335i - Convertible
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T#:2423565
Part#: IRPRSW-9XMMSR
Ships on Dec 2, 2026
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Featuring Fluro Bearings

Meyle Rear Upper Control Arm - E82, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93
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T#:377506
Part#: 33326777980
Ships on Dec 10, 2026
$ 77.99 USD
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Control arm in the rear upper position in the rear suspension
Front Control Arm
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T#:594476
Part#: 31126768989
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Failed control arms commonly cause vibration and shaking that is transmitted through the steering wheel, increasing with speed or braking. Symptoms may also include suspension noises, incorrect steering alignment, and accelerated tire wear.
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T#:583093
Part#: T33322283547KT
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Eliminate the most common sources of suspension slop with our all new Turner Suspension Refresh Kits that feature only OEM parts! We do not include any "cheap parts" in our refresh kits to ensure long-lasting reliability and noise-free suspension.

This Level 2 kit replaces:

Subframe Bushings
Diff Bushings
Control Arms & Bushings
Sway Bar End Links
Hardware

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Rein Front Control Arm - Right - E82, E88, E90, E91, E92, E93 ...
The straight control arm
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T#:379643
Part#: 31126770850
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Includes bushing and ball joint assembly.
Rear Upper Link - Left and Right - E82, E9X
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T#:338368
Part#: 33326777980X
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Replacement stock upper link (wishbone) #33326777980 for the E82 1-series and E9X 3-series. The wishbone helps to locate the rear suspension to the subframe and controls changes in the alignment as the suspension moves. As the rubber bushings wear, the alignment can change drastically, leading to a loose or floating handling feel. This is the stock replacement that fits either the Left or Right of the car. Price is per arm.

This item fits the following BMWs:
2008-2012 E82 BMW 128i 135i
2006-2011 E90 BMW 325i 325xi 328i 328xi 328i xDrive 330i 330xi 335d 335i 335xi 335i xDrive - Sedan
2006-2012 E91 BMW 325xi 328i 328xi 328i xDrive - Wagon
2007-2013 E92 BMW 328i 328xi 328i xDrive 335i 335is 335xi 335i xDrive - Coupe
2007-2013 E93 BMW 328i 335i - Convertible
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